2007 Dodge Durango vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML (503 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Durango. (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 560 kg more than 2007 Dodge Durango. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Durango. (407 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Durango | 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Durango | ML |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1951 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1862 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2913 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 95 L |
